Gambo: Dispelling Suns rumors

by John Gambadoro (June 17th, 2009 @ 10:40pm)

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Let me dispel these rumors before they start to takeoff as I have received several emails based on some blogs saying Amare Stoudemire is going to Minnesota for Al Jefferson and the #6 pick.

First, the trade would be a steal for the Suns.

Second, Minnesota's new top man David Kahn might be fired if he made that trade it is so one-sided.

But the truth is that there have been NO discussions between the teams about this trade.

It is a total BS made up rumor with no legs. The Suns are shopping Amare, but more than likely if they don't find a deal that they love they will keep him and deal with the alternatives at a later date.

The Suns have no intention at this time of re-signing him and very well could let Amare play out next season -- a contract year if he opts out as expected -- and either deal him at the trade deadline or after the season in a sign and trade deal.

Kevin McHale never liked Stoudemire when he was in charge of the T'Wolves but now that he is out several rumors will probably be brought up as people try to take advantage of Kahn's lack of experience.

So before this trade rumor starts to take off let's do a reality check -- it is not going to happen. It has not been discussed. And it is 100 percent completely made up.

As for the Suns draft, there are several prominent players coming in for a workout on the 20th, including, Earl Clark, James Johnson and Austin Daye. This will be Daye's second visit and he could be very high on the Suns list.

What would you do with Amare for next season? Discuss it on the comment board.

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Jamsan

Go to the source. I just bought season tickets through mlawson@suns.com

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Is there a plan?

James C

I wish I knew what the Suns intentions are moving forward. the problem, as it appears to me, is that there really is no plan. Shaq and Nash certainly can't be figured in to any championship run in the future. If you trade Amare for garbage, what is left on the team to rebuild around? Like it or not, these are our best three players, and if we get rid of them and don't replace them with equally talented players we will get worse. I still think our best option is to keep Amare (although I am biased because I am a fan and like him as a player) and look at rebuilding around him in the 2010 free agent class. If we don't keep Amare, I can guarantee there are other teams who would be more than happy to give him max money and build around him.

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A moron he is not

king4day

I'm a mega Amar'e fan, but look at it like this. Suns get: Al Jefferson. He's got 4 or 5 years left on his contract and he's a Steve Nash away from being an All Star. 6th pick. Can be used to fill any needs (including a replacement for Nash). 'Wolves get: Amar'e on a 1 year rental. That really is a steal and a half for the Suns. As good as Amar'e is, he's not gonna stay in Minny if the trade happend and I can't see them risking their future for that chance.

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Gambo

Heath R

You are a moron. This trade is one sided? YOu hate Amare, just say it and you think he is garbage. You bias is getting ridiculous on trading amare and thinking he is not worth much. You are as stupid as Sarver and kerr.

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